Equity in the Income of Investees included in Segment Operating Results (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2016	Dec. 27, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 474	$ 212
Media Networks
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	142	213
Media Networks | Cable
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	214	242
Media Networks | Broadcasting
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	(72)	(29)
Corporate and Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	0	(1)
Vice Media
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity in the income of investees	$ 332	$ 0